Pharmacy Student – Markham Stouffville Hospital

Job Description

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
What we are looking for:
As a Pharmacy Student at Oak Valley Health -Markham Site your primary role will include supporting the medication reconciliation process in various patient care areas of the hospital. Your duties will include (but are not limited to) collection and documentation of Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMHs) and technical tasks related to medication distribution. You will be trained by pharmacy team members, including pharmacy technicians and clinical pharmacists.You will also be responsible to complete projects, as assigned by your preceptor or delegate.

What you bring to the role:

Currently a 3rd to 4th year student in a pharmacy program at university

Prior hospital experience is highly desirable

Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills; working in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-care focus

Sound independent work habits coupled with proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

The successful candidates will be available to work 8 hour day and evening shifts, Monday – Friday with some weekend flexibility as needed.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

Compensation:
$19-$21 / hour
Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.